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ACTIVIST POLICY

Policy of a government that is active in the economy to effect its agenda and objectives.

ACTIVITY

Work performed to create a result. Actions done to help ABC computations. The smallest task done in a time, in relation to others, resouces, and costs. AKA task.

ACTIVITY DRIVER

The number of times demand is needed for an object. This is the cost.

ACTUAL LOSS

Loss in a transaction due to inflation, costs, and scrap value of an object. Refer to actual total loss.

ACTUALS

A physical commodity or financial instrument. Physical items are delivered to the buyer before expiration dates. AKA cash commodity or physicals.

ACTUARIAL

A term used to describe computations and calculations for mortality rates and pensions.

ACTUATOR

A mechanical device that controls power flow.

ACUTE EFFECT

A negative effect on animals or humans. It occurs quickly and leads to health problems. The problems leave when no longer exposed. Refer to chronic effect.

ACUTE EXPOSURE

A single exposure to a poison that causes harm or death. Refer to chronic exposure.

ACUTE TOXICITY

The effect a poison has in short or single exposure that leads to death.

ACWM

Asbestos waste. Laws are in place for special disposal.

AD CLICKS

Internet ad term that represents the amount an ad has been clicked on.

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